In her art practice, Jillian plumbs the depths of her psyche; self-portraiture, landscape, and alternative materials assemble striking, dynamic investigations of the self. Her interests cross over into curation, which she continues to explore.
In service design (aka human centred design), she improves vast systems/models for every individual who may affect or be affected by the challenge(s) at hand. Specifically, she masterfully translates complex problems, research findings, and solution designs into delightfully useful visual tools.
In her graphic design and creative direction work, Jillian specializes in “whip-smart,” engaging brand identities and systems that are intuitive to adopt and built to scale.
With over a decade of experience, Jillian has worked across banking, healthcare, insurance, fintech, government, pharmaceutical, non-profit, workplace, hospitality, fashion, and retail sectors.
Jillian is currently refining an invention; she intends to begin the patenting process by 2027. Betterclasp is the first universally designed jewlery clasp, securing accessory independence for all.
Education & Work
Ontario College of Art & Design
BDes, Graphic Design, 2010 – 2014
The Studio of Jillian Katz
Owner, Principal Designer, 2014 – present
Doblin (Absorbed by Deloitte)
Design Consultant, 2015 – 2017
Bridgeable
Senior Designer, 2021 – 2023
Exhibitions
Self/Not-Selfie
Golden West College, Los Angeles, CA.
October–November 2025. Curation: Tony Pinto
Female Art Night
SAB Gallery, Los Angeles, CA. April 2024
Female Art Night
SAB Gallery, Los Angeles, CA. October 2024
Press
CanvasRebel. Interview
Heart of Hollywood Magazine.
Instagram Live interview
BoldJourney. Interview